Whose Archaeological Site Is It? The public's involvement in the caretaking and opening of archaeological sites in Switzerland

This article presents the roles of associations in the caretaking and presentation of archaeological sites and museums in Switzerland. These very popular non-governmental non-profit organisations can help the State agencies to ensure the preservation of archaeological sites under their control. Howe...

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Main Author: Cynthia Dunning Thierstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of York 2020-02-01
Series:Internet Archaeology
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Online Access:https://intarch.ac.uk/journal/issue54/12/
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Summary:This article presents the roles of associations in the caretaking and presentation of archaeological sites and museums in Switzerland. These very popular non-governmental non-profit organisations can help the State agencies to ensure the preservation of archaeological sites under their control. However, a few challenges have to be solved to render the work of these institutions viable for the future.
ISSN:1363-5387